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Homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures

Mixtures refer to substances that are combined together without any chemical reaction forming a new substance. They can be classified into two types: homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures.

A homogeneous mixture is like a bowl of cereal, where all the components are evenly spread and mixed together. This means that you cannot distinguish one ingredient from the other just by looking at it. All the parts look the same and are spread out evenly. It's like having the same amount of milk and cereal flakes in every spoonful.

On the other hand, a heterogeneous mixture is like a pizza, where you can easily see and distinguish the different components. The cheese is spread out separately from the sauce and the toppings are not evenly spread.

To sum it up, a homogeneous mixture looks the same everywhere you look, while a heterogeneous mixture has different parts that are easily visible to the naked eye.